Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, April 13, 1906
Add to My HeroesJohn Mahoney
Railroad Detective John Mahoney was struck and killed by a train in the rail yards at Roby, Indiana.
He was walking across the Wolf Lake Bridge when a fast-moving train approached. He attempted to run to safety but was struck after he tripped and fell.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Indiana
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDetective Mahoney, thank you for your service in helping to protect one of America's greatest assets, it's railroads. You are truly a hero.
God Bless, Brother and may your eternal Rest be ever Peaceful.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
July 12, 2018
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